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many pieces of jewelry on a white surfaceseveral pieces of paper with rings on them sitting on top of each otherseveral pieces of jewelry are displayed on a table with a white clothseveral different types of rings on display in a display casemany different types of rings on display in a display casemany different types of jewelry displayed on a tablemany different types of jewelry displayed on the tablemany different types of rings and necklaces on a tablemany different types of jewelry on display on the tablemany different types of jewelry on display in a display caseseveral different types of necklaces displayed on display in a display casea picture of a necklace and a pair of earrings in a box
MARGAUX SERRANO MAISON DE VENTE

457 - Attributed to Jacques Desnoues (20th century)
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Estimate €200 - €300
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Description
Attributed to Jacques Desnoues (20th century) Set of 17 gouache drawings on tracing paper on the theme of jewellery: necklaces, rings, bracelets, etc. Dimensions of the largest: approximately 31 x 24 cm What is a ‘gouaché’ in jewellery? A gouache is a painting executed in gouache that depicts a piece of jewellery with precision. Before the advent of design software, these drawings were essential: they served as artistic mock-ups, technical references for workshops, and the basis for presentations to clients. Each gouache painting is a work of art in its own right, combining drawing, meticulous colouring and the play of light to best capture the three-dimensionality, the reflections of precious metals and the brilliance of the gemstones. The lot offered here comprises several gouache drawings attributed to Jacques Desnoues, a jewellery designer who collaborated with Pierre Sterlé, René Kern, and later Jean and Pierre Bellin for over twenty years. Jean and Pierre Bellin, winners of seven De Beers ‘Oscars’ (Diamonds International Awards), are among the leading figures in contemporary jewellery design. These gouache sketches bear witness to the refinement and craftsmanship of haute joaillerie from the second half of the 20th century.
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About the sale Art Nouveau / Art Deco Collection – Gallé and Daum glassware, paintings, furniture
Auction location
Auction time 10/06/2026 at 11:00 AM
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Margaux Serrano Auction House
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